About Grocery Outlet
* Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
* Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
* Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
Walk-In Interviews
Thursday, February 5th
10:00am - 6:00pm EST
5914 West High St, Portsmouth, VA
About The Role
The Store Lead is a critical position responsible for creating a welcoming environment and ensuring the store (or assigned department) operates at the highest standard of quality and service. Whether overseeing the Front End or a Fresh Department, you are the bridge between store management and the team. The ideal candidate acts as a role model who enjoys interacting with people, works well under pressure, balances management support duties with hands-on work, and maintains a positive, can-do attitude. You will be responsible for inventory control, merchandising, team support, and delivering the customer service our shoppers expect. This role reports to the Store Manager.
Responsibilities Include
* Leadership & Team Development – Task direction and support: Provide guidance to associates, acting as both a team member and a leader to ensure harmony and productivity.
* Workflow Management – Monitor workflow and support break coverage coordination and ensure breaks, tasks, and customer needs are handled promptly.
* Policy Enforcement – Model and reinforce company policies, procedures, and programs, and promptly elevate any concerns or issues to management to ensure a safe, positive environment for customers and employees.
* Customer Service & Sales
* Sales & Margin: Maintain a strong focus on driving top-line sales and improving margin through effective ordering, strategic product merchandising, and consistent operational execution across the department, all while upholding Grocery Outlet Brand Standards.
* Customer Engagement: Interact with customers with kindness and enthusiasm, answering questions and ensuring they feel welcome.
* Problem Resolution: Willingly and promptly address customer complaints or concerns, including expediting returns, refunds, or helping locate items.
* Pricing Execution & Shrink Controls: Product related to all receiving, including DSD, markdown management, throwaway optimization, and unidentified shrink mitigation measures.
* Operations, Inventory & Merchandising
* Inventory Management: Take inventory of merchandise and replenish/order products to drive sales and minimize out-of-stock.
* Receiving & Logistics: Perform receiving duties, verify orders against invoices, report shortages, unload trucks, and organize stock rooms.
* Stocking & Rotation: Ensure freshness and quality by rotating stock, discarding outdated products, and filling assigned sales floor areas.
* Store Conditions: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly store/department, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and proper pricing/signage while adhering to Grocery Outlet Brand Standards.
* Merchandising: Drive product performance by creating detailed ordering plans, managing inventory flow, and executing strategic visual displays that capture customer attention.
* Financial & Administrative (As Applicable)
* Cashier Support: Review and accept customer checks, perform overrides/voids, and resolve cashiering-related issues.
* Office Duties: Perform miscellaneous office duties, such as handling incoming/outgoing mail and ordering supplies.
* Equipment Operation: Safely operate backroom equipment such as pallet jacks, balers, and cardboard/trash compactors.
* Food Safety, Safety and Compliance
* Maintain clean work environment.
* Ensure documentation is completed (cleaning logs, temp logs).
* Follow food safety/handling procedures, safety and company policies.
About You
* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
* Previous grocery or retail experience required. 2–5 years preferred.
* Flexible schedule to meet business needs.
* Ability to work in harmony with others as a team member and leader.
* Ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.
* Ability to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service.
* Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
* Ability to interact with customers, associates, truck drivers, and vendors, all with a smile.
* Ability to work in stressful situations with the public and management.
* Prior bookkeeping or perishable experience is a plus.
* Forklift or pallet jack experience preferred.
Work Conditions
* Bending, walking, standing, lifting and kneeling for extended periods of time.
* Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently or with team assistance when necessary.
* Duties in various parts of store in different temperatures and work environments.
* Interacting with customers, associates, truck drivers, and vendors.
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